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Navigating the future: the rise of SD-WAN in India

CIO

In the realm of Wide Area Networks (WANs), traditional routers have long been the backbone of network infrastructure, albeit with their limitations. However, a transformative technology known as Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) is making significant waves in India and globally.

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What’s next for network operations

CIO

Enterprise networks are undergoing a profound transformation. Traditional enterprise wide area networks, or WANs were designed primarily to connect remote branch offices directly to the data center. More importantly, WANs lack the flexibility and scalability that digital business requires.

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5 Reasons to Modernize and Software-Define Your MPLS Network

Megaport

Enterprises can design a hybrid software-defined MPLS network that frees them from long-term contracts while improving network performance and reliability. Enterprise WAN connectivity has quickly evolved beyond the use of traditional MPLS providers. Source.

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14 in-demand cloud roles companies are hiring for

CIO

Those bumps in spending include added demand for cloud and cloud-adjacent workers who can help maintain and continuously improve and expand enterprise cloud networks. According to the Foundry report, 78% of organizations say that, in response to cloud investments made by the organization, they have added new roles.

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Cathay Pacific to take cloud journey to new heights

CIO

Like many enterprises, Cathay Pacific relied heavily on a lift-and-shift approach in its initial phase to benefit from the immediate efficiencies and scalability of the cloud. It will replace the standard MPLS network, he adds. At the same time, enterprises are increasingly pursuing zero-trust strategies.

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3 Ways SD-WAN Can Benefit Industrial Control System Environments

Palo Alto Networks

Modern business models are in the midst of another change, driven by another technology beneficial to enterprises’ IT and operational technology (OT) networks alike: software-defined wide-area networks (SD-WAN). Benefits of SD-WAN at Remote Locations. Innovations in ICS and SCADA Systems. Improved User Experience.

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The 10 most in-demand tech jobs for 2023 — and how to hire for them

CIO

It requires a strong ability for complex project management and to juggle design requirements while ensuring the final product is scalable, maintainable, and efficient. Front-end developers write and analyze code, debug applications, and have a strong understanding of databases and networks.

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